Plainview woman pleads guilty in case involving 15-year-old victim
A Plainview woman named Cassity Lyric Vasquez pleaded guilty to federal charges of enticement of a minor after admitting to having a sexual relationship with a juvenile.
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No. 8 Texas Tech vs. Cincinnati: Live updates from Nippert Stadium
No. 8 Texas Tech is in uncharted territory, as the Red Raiders are set to take on Cincinnati in its first-ever trip to Nippert Stadium.
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Guide to Texas Tech Kickoff: Cincinnati
No. 8 Texas Tech takes its perfect record into hostile territory, as the Red Raiders make their debut at Nippert Stadium against Cincinnati on Saturday morning....
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‘The Blitz’ 2026 Week 9 highlights and scores
Week nine of high school football is here, with many pivotal games across Lubbock and the South Plains that could have a huge impact on the incoming playoff schedule....
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One arrested in connection to deadly shooting in Hobbs
The Hobbs Police Department, in coordination with the Lea County Sheriff's Office, announced Friday evening that they arrested Guadalupe Adrian Carmona, 34, of Hobbs, in connection to a deadly shooting....
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Recognizing the danger of blood clots
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Blood clots affect roughly 900,000 Americans every year, and while they’re treatable, it’s best to seek treatment as soon as possible to increase the chances of a full recovery A blood clot happens when blood clumps inside a vein, a condition that affects ...
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LPD says video footage plays big role in solving local cases
Video surveillance cameras are common devices installed at people’s homes, businesses or properties for extra safety and protection from thieves, burglars and dangerous individuals....
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Red Steagall Institute Tops $22 Million, Opens Fundraising to Public
Provided by Texas Tech University LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - The Ranching Heritage Association has raised more than $22 million, reaching 75% of its $28 million construction fundraising goal for the Red Steagall Institute for Traditional Western Arts at Texas Tech University...
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Texas Tech architecture students network with professionals at WreckShop event
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Texas Tech architecture students had an opportunity to connect with industry professionals during an event called “WreckShop,” aimed at networking and planned by students for students. Portfolio reviews and interviews Andrew Castilleja said the event inclu...
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Former Texas Tech professor sentenced to 40 years for making, selling fentanyl including ‘pink flamingo’
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A former Texas Tech University professor who manufactured and distributed fentanyl — including a pink-dyed mixture branded as “pink flamingo” — was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison. Daniel Taylor, 51, pleaded guilty July 1 to conspiracy to distribut...
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Shallowater FFA team earns second place at national convention
Shallowater ISD's Agricultural Issues Team officially returns home from the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis with second place honors.
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Family of Lubbock mother struck by car ask for support
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of October 23, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- On Tuesday, October 6, 23-year-old Tara Frits was heading to the store on an electric scooter to get something for her two-year-old daughter when she was hit by an SUV at the inte...
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Levelland woman sentenced for $380K company fund theft
Lori Ann Vega-Bermea, 50, was sentenced to 46 months in federal prison on Friday for embezzling approximately $380,373.13 from a Levelland, Texas, oil and gas company....